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Would Your Rather "Spend" Your Calories on Dessert?

So I’m on Day 4 of On The Wagon—my abstinence from frozen yogurt for one month—and I already needed my ice cream fix last night.

Remember: That IS allowed on the terms I agreed to with my friend Amanda. I can eat the full-fat stuff, which is going to force me to decide when it’s worth the splurge. Well, I had gelato that is as real as it gets last night. I swear I died and went to Rome. I had a small cup (half hazelnut, half pistachio, all heaven) from L'Arte Del Gelato in my neighborhood. Did I want more when I was done? Yes. But was I satisfied? Hell yes. I would’ve needed a whole bucket of the non-fat frozen yogurt I love to eat to get anywhere near this level of satisfaction. While I know I can’t have gelato every night and continue to lose weight, I’m thinking maybe I can have it twice a week if I plan for it, like I did last night. I knew I’d want a sweet treat after dinner, so I ordered very cautiously out at a restaurant with my friend Jillian. My shrimp cocktail and a side order of steamed brussels sprouts probably came in around 250 calories—and my gelato? Who knows! (I didn't want to ruin the high!)Do you guys ever feel like you’d much rather use your calories for dessert? Or would you rather have a slightly more decadent meal and skip dessert altogether? And, what do you think: Can I have real-deal gelato twice a week without putting a wrench in my shape up plan?

p.s. Those of you who think I need more color in my wardrobe cannot yell this time; I was still sick and just wanted to be comfy, which will explain the hair in a bun and the sweatshirt. :- )